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The Institute of Latvian History of the University of Latvia organizes the section “Ethnographer, Society, Art. 1940–1990” on March 22, 2024, within the framework of the 82nd International scientific conference of the University of Latvia
24.04.2024 15:24 Content
To outline the framework of the researched topic, we invited researchers and students of humanities and social sciences whose interests include the history of the branches of science related to the ethnography, daily life, or artistic developments during the Soviet occupation period, to the conference section "Ethnographer, Society, Art: 1940–1990" by submitting reports related to any of the following topics: The political, administrative and legal regulation affecting the development of the field of ethnography; Creation of ethnological knowledge and its use for the purposes of Soviet ideology; Ethnological knowledge as a resource for strengthening national identity under colonialism; Points of contact between ethnography, archaeology, folkloristics, and other fields of science during the Soviet occupation period; The symbiosis of ethnographic cultural heritage and art; Ethnographic cultural heritage and its use in education during the Soviet occupation period
Fizika. Izglītība. Prakse. 2024
09.02.2024 01:08 Content
Seminar for University Physics Education Practitioners in the framework of the 82st International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia The working language of the seminar is English. Agenda: Opportunities and challenges of introducing high-school students to modern physics: lessons learned from particle physics. Jeff Wiener,CERN, Switzerland . Video Interdisciplinary work around maths and physics in the secondary and tertiary crossover point. Matthew Verdon Australian Science and Mathematics School, Australia. Video Cultivating Expert Learners, Not Just Expert Knowers.Emily Quinty The University of Colorado Boulder, United States. Video On the singularities of point dipoles. Janis Priede, Sandris Lacis University of Latvia, Latvia. High School Advanced Course Physics II at University - first year experience and conclusions. Juris Blūms Riga Technical University, Latvia. Video Tinkercad as an assistant for learning the essentials
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Introduction to Software Testing QT1
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The QA1 course introduces with the tester's profession – what are the tester’s daily tasks and why testing is important during a software development process. The course will look at the steps a software tester performs in software development process and the skills required to complete basic tasks – analyzing documentation, what kind of necessary questions have to be asked to business analysts, creating test cases, testing and documenting incidents detected in the program, making simple SQL requests. Course Aim To improve the students' understanding of the principles and basics of software testing during the educational process. Review software testing according to standard IT practices. Tasks The computer system tester plans, prepares and executes software tests, processes and analyses obtained information about the software, identify risks and document the errors found during checks and their relevance requirements. Language of instruction is Latvian.
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Basics of Python programming language
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The aim of the course is to update and improve the student's understanding of the basic concepts of Python and the possibilities of the programming language, to learn the language syntax and to acquire the skills to work with Python standard libraries. The tasks of the course are to acquire the following skills: • understands programming principles and approaches; • knows the syntax and main operators of Python programming language; • understands different types of data and their applications; • has mastered Python logical operations and loops; • is able to write functions; • has mastered data structures - such as lists, tuples, sets and dictionaries; • uses Python standard modules and packages; • is able to use data output formatting, file reading and writing; • has mastered the basics of error and exception handling; • has mastered the basics of object-oriented programming - class creation, properties, methods; • has mastered working in a virtual environment and packet management
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Platform development and application building
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The aim of this study course is to provide students with knowledge of low-code/non-code Microsoft Power Platform-tools, which allow analyzing company data (Power BI), automate processes (Power Automate), create applications (Power Apps) and chatbots (Power Virtual Agents), and to demonstrate tool capabilities through practical examples in the automation of enterprise processes. Course tasks: 1. Learn about the capabilities of low-code/no-code platform Microsoft Power Platform. 2. Perform enterprise data analysis with the Power BI tool. 3. Learn the basics of rapid low-code/no-code application development with the Power Apps tool. 4. Get familiar with the automation processes of the company's robotics using the Power Automate tool. 5. Get acquainted with the development of chatbots using the Power Virtual Agents tool.
The language of instruction is English.
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Labour Law
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The aim of this course is to learn about regulations related to legal relationships – the norms which regulate the contractual relationship between an employer and an employee, as well as other relationships that are closely related to labour relationships. These regulations are of importance in promoting economic and social progress in the country, as well as in improving the business environment. During the development of the civil society, which involves public organisations, labour unions, and other organisations of employers and employees, the legal relationship between employer and employee is no longer just a private affair for the two parties. Here we are talking about effective labour protections, as well as the country’s employment and social
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3rd seminar of doctoral students: discussion of the empirical research and novelty analysis
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The aim of the study course is to ensure the development of high-quality empirical research parts and novelty (improvements, recommendations) of doctoral doctoral dissertations, reviewing it together with the results of theory and practical analysis (case studies), by organizing colloquia of lecturers and students. Tasks of the study course: 1. To present the empirical research of the dissertation and its results, as well as novelty ideas. 2. Participate in discussions and exchange experiences. 3. To improve the empirical research and novelty analysis and justifications of the doctoral thesis. Course is conducted in Latvian and English. The course lies in the doctoral study science module – Doctoral Thesis 3.
First level professional higher education study programme "Programming and computer network administration"
09.04.2025 15:03 Content
Programme level: Short cycle professional higher education Language of instruction: Latvian Study form and duration: full-time - 5 semesters Credits: 150 ECTS Obtainable degree or qualification: First level professional education diploma and qualification of “Programmer” or “Computer systems and computer network administrator” Number of students accepted each year: state-funded study places 40, study places for tuition fee - 20 Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2800 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 2800 EUR for citizens of other countries Study location: Riga, city centre The aim of the study programme is to train specialists capable of working in the information and communication technology industry within 2.5 years, who are ready to learn about new technologies in a rapidly changing environment and can participate in the development of applications and information systems or computer networks
"Lettonia" Filistru palīdzības biedrība
02.09.2020 15:01 Content
An organization (1993) that unites the graduate members of corporation to promote their contribution to the flourishing of "Lettonia"both in Latvia and abroad. Its members, in the spirit of traditions developed throughout existence of "Lettonia", support students morally and materially, and further their education, also dedicating their efforts to promotion of national, cultural and statehood ideas. Support The first scholarships funded by the association were awarded in 2008, for the duration of one semester. In the 2008/2009 academicyear, three scholarships (EUR 535 each) were awarded to Ivo Brūvers and Māris Veismanis. In the 2009/2010 academicyear, three scholarships (EUR 535 each) were awarded to Dāvis Drēziņš, Kristaps Ozoliņšand Arvils Zeltiņš. In the 2010/2011 academicyear, three scholarships funded by the association (EUR 535 each) were awarded to Aigars Lavrinovičs, Artūrs Špaks and Mārtiņš Sarma. In the 2011/2012 academicyear, two scholarships (EUR 535 each) were
Doing Science with Industry – Why & how?
29.03.2020 17:16 Content
Speaker: Henrik Florén from RISE, one of CAMART2 project partners. Speaking at the scientific workshop of ISSP UL Doctoral School “Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies”. Introduction – The day in a context History of ISSP UL & ISSP’s UL vision. Where do we want to go, and what will it take? (Anatoljis + Henrik) On applied research, and collaborative research as a specific approach – What is it and how does it relate to basic research? Andris Āzens: Scientists working with industry: Why and how – A subjective view from Latvia Moving from basic research to applied/collaborative research – Why? (15 min) What is the value for the students and firms? WIIFY? Guntis Mārciņš, GroGlass: Thoughts about and experiences from collaborating with the institute from an industry perspective How to make collaboration with industry work? 2&2: Brain-storming activity on possible challenges (in groups of two): “What are the possible challenges when doing
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